The voteHow many members voted yes and how many voted no.
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Worked the billThese groups paid lobbyists to work this bill's issue area. Totals are their full 2025 lobbying, not a bill-specific amount.
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In the distanceElection money: PAC money the voting members' campaigns got from this bill's industry. It is not payment for this bill.
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SummaryA plain summary of what the bill actually does.
What the bill does
This bill would make many court records available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It covers records like judge performance reports, jury selection forms, and disciplinary actions against judges and lawyers. The bill also requires these records to be in machine-readable format.
Why it mattersWho it affects and what is at stake.
The stakes
The public would gain access to information about how courts operate and how judges and lawyers are disciplined. This could increase transparency in the judicial branch.
The debateThe main reasons each side gives, with a link to the source.
What each side says
Supporters
✓The public has a right to know about court operations and disciplinary actions, which this bill would provide.bill
✓Making records machine-readable would make it easier for journalists and researchers to analyze court data.bill
Critics
✕Opening court records could compromise the privacy of jurors and the confidentiality of ongoing cases.bill
✕The bill might create additional administrative burdens and costs for the courts.bill
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Lobbying filings, contributions, and votes are public records shown side by side. The further down the chain, the further the money is from this bill. This page does not assert that money caused any vote.